Spiritual Exercises - The Inner Life - May 4, 2026

Father Christ Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola (3:03) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola? What is an Ignatius retreat?(20:14) Justin - I have completed the meditations. Also a member of a lay community of Lay Ignatius Associates. Make 3 promises part of formation and commitment. (23:17) Break 1 Laura - My parish is offering spiritual exercises. Is it important to have a priest or a person who works with you on these exercise (mentor?) versus someone else? (29:01) Alex - How do you get over the fear of choosing wrong. I heard the priest talk about choosing the best decision, but in my life, sometime I worry about wasting time. What is consolation and desolation? (36:21) Don’t make change in spiritual desolation. (39:34) Break 2 (41:40) How do we know whether we are listening to God’s voice or our own? Email – How do you distinguish between desolation and grief? The Daily Examine.